CVE-2022-35623

CVE-2022-35623 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nordicsemi Nrf5 Sdk For Mesh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Description

In Nordic nRF5 SDK for Mesh 5.0, a heap overflow vulnerability can be triggered by sending a series of segmented control packets and access packets with the same SeqAuth

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35623?
In Nordic nRF5 SDK for Mesh 5.0, a heap overflow vulnerability can be triggered by sending a series of segmented control packets and access packets with the same SeqAuth
How severe is CVE-2022-35623?
CVE-2022-35623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-35623 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-35623?
CVE-2022-35623 affects Nordicsemi Nrf5 Sdk For Mesh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35623?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-35623 published?
CVE-2022-35623 was published on 2022-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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